GREAT GLASSPAR: DeSoto Hemi-Powered 1953 Glasspar G2 Fiberglass-Bodied Roadster | EP27

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  • Three-on-the-tree, swoopy low slung doors and boat-inspired seats? Yes, please. Powered by a low-deck 1955 291ci DeSoto Hemi pushing 235 horsepower on 1940s Ford running gear, the lightweight fiberglass roadster raced at Laguna Seca by its original builder and owner of 60 years, Emilio Pistoresi. Now residing in the collection at Del Dios Motorclub, the very rare 1953 Glasspar G2 in its vibrant copper color is a weird experience in the modern world, testing Jeff Phillips' bravery as Nicole cruises San Diego's historic Del Dios Highway.
    MORE ABOUT JEFF PHILLIPS:
    Jeff formed Del Dios Motorclub from his personal car collection in an effort to keep history alive in the classic car world. His passion is hearing the stories of the cars and learning about their owners. Jeff frequently hosts car shows on his 10-acre historic estate in Escondido, California, and can be spotted on weekends at various Cars & Coffee events in the San Diego area.
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    MORE ABOUT HATFIELD RESTORATIONS:
    Correction... Gary Hatfield, NOT Ted! Hatfield Restorations was founded by Gary Hatfield over 25 years ago. Gary and his dedicated staff at Hatfield Restorations are responsible for the gorgeous work done on this Glasspar.
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  • @tim_bbq1008
    @tim_bbq1008 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    "Jeff, we're only doing 40." 🤗 You know Nicole does her homework when she knows so many details about the running gear before she shows up. What an elegant car. Thanks for sharing with us!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And thank you so much for watching...we appreciate it!!

    • @josephianfranklin
      @josephianfranklin ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@rsonweb2060 a little of both. I know I would. That was the mildest test drive of the series thus far, at least from what i have seen and remember. Truly epic. And because the unscripted dynamic banter was so well played, it really drew in the fans as though we were on the drive with y'all.
      Getting to peer inside another realm of automotive history, honestly-this episode sparked my soul, because I had no idea these cars even existed. So when Nicole and studios expose our minds even deeper into the flavor of car design... it totally washes away any troubles from the day before.
      So, thank you crew! Thank you artisans who hold fast to art and history. Brilliant stuff.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @josephianfranklin thank you for the kind words!

    • @pat8988
      @pat8988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve never understood why people drive those old cars without seatbelts. That’s scary! He obviously fully understood the ramifications of no belts, but didn’t install them. ??? I grew up driving cars without belts, but I was glad when they started installing them at the factory as stock.

    • @michaelguerin56
      @michaelguerin56 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pat8988Sammy Davis, the famous Bentley Le Mans driver and sometime Autocar Editor, reportedly survived a crash because he was thrown out of the car and subsequently refused to wear seatbelts, due to that experience. You need to remember that telescoping OR side-folding steering columns took a while to be adopted and many vehicles lacked the safety capsule approach up until quite recently. The Landrover Series I, II, III and original Defender vehicles are classic examples thereof.
      Also, if you ever wondered about the inspiration for that silly bodywork destroying gadget in the Grease movie, it may have been the damage caused to fabric bodies by knockoff hubs during car racing.

  • @jamesengland7461
    @jamesengland7461 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Nicole
    There is no other channel that I don't just click and watch like this one. I reserve your videos for special times when I can, without distractions, take in every moment. You have a gift for showcasing the humanity and personality of every proud car owner, coupled with the joy of sharing their car with the world.
    Every episode is an event. You are a special person. Thank you, Nicole. You bless us.
    James

  • @ethanbowie3050
    @ethanbowie3050 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    this is not a car Nicole......................THIS IS ART. THIS IS A BAROQUE ART MASTERPIECE. thanks for this Nicole. it s a gift video 🖤❤🖤

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How nice!! We appreciate you watching!!

    • @romanlightman2313
      @romanlightman2313 ปีที่แล้ว

      ⭐🌟✨🐯🙏🔥💥🔥💚❤💛🌺🌹🌸🦄🌻🍄🌷💋💋💋✨🌟⭐@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour

  • @andrewjohnson7103
    @andrewjohnson7103 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very classy and the crackle of that old hemi .... I could totally tune the world out driving that.

  • @icampbell6156
    @icampbell6156 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the coolest episodes. My dad had a Glasspar G3. I had no idea they made car bodies. So cool. Old school movie star class.

  • @stevenh5890
    @stevenh5890 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg! I had a 65 Buick Sportwagon and always loved it and thought it was special. So glad to see a true aficionado can appreciate it!

  • @keithboyd1857
    @keithboyd1857 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another awesome car video by Nicole ! Such a joy to watch and she is an inspiration to all woman that they can love cars as deeply as her !
    GREAT JOB NICOLE ! love you !!!!!!!

  • @johnashleyhalls
    @johnashleyhalls ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for bringing so many amazing cars to us viewers. The terra cotta paint job matching the neighborhood roofing tiles speaks so much to the era of the car. That "3 on the tree" became natural to you so quickly, perhaps well editted? Nah, your driving skills are epic! My favorite part is that the owner/caretaker of the car is nervous about the speed at 40mph, as most people would be when feeling bias ply tires for the first time. Old Canadians will remember when temps fell below -10F and the contact patch of the tire would freeze flat and you could drive on "square" tires. Too COOL!

  • @garylivingston9052
    @garylivingston9052 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love that 1940 Ford steering wheel and column in that car. It is perfect!

  • @RMhoneybadger
    @RMhoneybadger ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sublime editing, Nicole’s knowledge and chemistry with her guests make for watchable viewing every time!

  • @buffdelcampo
    @buffdelcampo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The steering wheel, column, and the shifter are 1940 Ford. In the early seventies I had a friend that had a Glasspar. It was on a 1941 Willys frame with a 312 Ford Y-block and Ford-o-matic transmission. I drove it a lot. It was lightweight and fun. Almost every car had bias ply tires and drum brakes back then, so it felt normal to me. This brings back some memories. Thanks!

  • @terranceolive6792
    @terranceolive6792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The history and knowledge of this beauty is out standing and once again you have out done yourself with the people and the car

  • @moletrap2640
    @moletrap2640 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best part of the car is the exhaust note. Thwap-Thwap-Thwap. It's fantastic.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're so glad you like it...thank you for watching!!

    • @CarVideoCzar
      @CarVideoCzar ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep...thick and flappy. Love it.

  • @there_is_nothing_here
    @there_is_nothing_here ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew it looks familiar. San Diego, I miss you so much. You'll always be in my heart❤

  • @timothymulholland7905
    @timothymulholland7905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have had a black 1979 Porsche 928 5-sp since 1999. Love it! So glad he has one.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice!!! Thanks for sharing!!

    • @DelDiosMotorClub
      @DelDiosMotorClub ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love the 90 second story in a video we will be launching our web site to do that next week

  • @kenlassiter3107
    @kenlassiter3107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big old MOPAR fan, love those old HEMIS. Thanks for being so knowledgeable and enthusiastic with your show. You have a new fan.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and welcome to our channel!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

  • @RebekahsZ
    @RebekahsZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owner-thanks for showing you car! Nicole, thanks for being so good to the clutch and gears-your experience as a driver really shows.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

    • @DelDiosMotorClub
      @DelDiosMotorClub ปีที่แล้ว

      glad you enjoyed the car its all about history and people

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I grew up in the 1950s-1960s and 'three on the tree' was the most favored option in manual transmissions.

  • @napoland9676
    @napoland9676 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a neat car! Beautiful restoration. The 3 in the tree reminds me of when I used to work at a tire shop. A guy brought in an old Biscayne and my coworker couldn't figure it out. "It's an automatic, but it has a clutch pedal!" LOL. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Thankfully, my dad taught me how to drive column shift on an old Chevelle before he converted it to a 4 speed Muncie when I was a kid. And no...I'm not that old. I was just brought up around old cars.

  • @robertlugo3388
    @robertlugo3388 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I currently own two Glasspars, and owned another before these two. The first one was the Mameco Glasspar, now restored by Mark Brinker and Hatfield Restorations. The second was built by John Knebel and has the Nash grill. It will be going on Bring a Trailer soon. The third is a single door body that had never been built.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing!!

    • @DelDiosMotorClub
      @DelDiosMotorClub ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow really cool. Hatfield did the resto on this one I think he told me he bought it as a model for a restoration on the one he showed at pebble beach

    • @Spiritof_76
      @Spiritof_76 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now you are just bragging! What a beautiful design these were.

    • @robertlugo3388
      @robertlugo3388 ปีที่แล้ว

      The blue Pebble Beach car was mine for years. Mark and I made a deal, part of the deal being it was made like new. I wouldn't of let it go for a restomod. It is too important a car.

  • @chrisscoleri2341
    @chrisscoleri2341 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your productions are hands-down, my favorite. It's the interesting vehicles, the in-depth interviews, the quality production, but most of all, Nicole's infectious enthuiasism. I really appreciate that you are a real car person who has the skills to drive anything and can push it, and not just a host who doesn't know much and only goes for a ride.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much...we sincerely appreciate that!! We're so glad you enjoy watching!!

  • @michaelguerin56
    @michaelguerin56 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Nicole and Jeff. Beautiful properly restored car. Good to keep it genuine. Nice historical link between the Allard J2 and AC Cobra era.

  • @cybair9341
    @cybair9341 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I still have this 1953 book by Maurice Lannon in which he describes how to build a fiberglass car body. There are a few photographs of the Glasspar as an example. The book title was " Polyester and Fiberglass and information on some other plastics.

  • @jasonselinger
    @jasonselinger ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Soooo beautiful! Great curves, great colour. What a genuine work of art. Thank you so much Nicole!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! We appreciate you watching!!

    • @charlesyoung7436
      @charlesyoung7436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree that this car may have inspired the 1953 Corvette. But, how about the 1956 MG-A?

    • @TerryVaughn-rj6tz
      @TerryVaughn-rj6tz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the car was pretty cool too. Oh, wait, you were talking about the car, not Nichole. Sorry, my error.

  • @SDMacMan
    @SDMacMan ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The "again Jeff we're only doing 40" made me laugh. Jeff was afraid, very afraid. 😂

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In all fairness...it's not easy to ride shotgun when someone else is driving your car!!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @markcorboy8528
    @markcorboy8528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another gem. I could watch these interviews all day they are so interesting. Well done again.

  • @davidfearnhead5820
    @davidfearnhead5820 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an excellent show! Love that you have such a knowledgeable host who lets the guest talk. And none of those multiple fast cuts which a the sign of a show lacking substance. Great job by all who put this together!!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thank you! We sincerely appreciate that!!

  • @jamesengland7461
    @jamesengland7461 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been so captivated with your onscreen interaction, Nicole, that I've neglected to give credit to your video team for their work to make this look so good. The hats really complement the color of the car, and the drone footage is sheer art! Great work, team!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, thank you! We couldn't produce these episodes without our talented team!!!

  • @tvrduude
    @tvrduude ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You again! For bringing me a car I know about.. but didn't really KNOW about. I knew of Glasspar and I was used to hearing about a 292 Hemi, but when I heard you referencing a 291 Hemi, I was intrigued as I know you know your stuff. Found the different Desoto size Hemis and gained some extra knowledge today! I also love that I know EXACTLY where the home/roads are and will keep my eyes peeled for some cool rides heading down Del Dios!
    Keep it up, Please!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for commenting..we appreciate you watching!! Glad to know you learned something new!!

  • @JohnGood-fz3vm
    @JohnGood-fz3vm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was 15, I bought a 56' Plymouth from one of the locals in our farming community! Since I didn't have my Driver's License yet & we lived on a farm, I proceeded to remove EVERYTHING except the front seat, the dash & we cut the roof just behind the front seat (in case it rained), & cut the exhaust just after the manifolds (for that open-header sound)! 🤣
    It had a 267.5 cu. in. 2 Barrel V8 with a Push-Button Automatic Transmission from the Factory. We used to "tear-up the fields with it, tear-up the gravel-roads, pull-power turns on the gravel-roads & occasionally take it to HWY 23 & do "Brake-Stands" on the Pavement! 🤣
    This is one of the vehicles that I learned to drive on & I "passed my Driving Test 1st Time Out"!😮
    When I finally got my Driver's License, I wasn't really using this "jetney" very much, so I sold it to a friend from High School. He put the engine & transmission in a Rambler & he told me that it was a Great little engine, till one day his girlfriend's 14 yr. old sister "stole-it" & over-heated the engine & it was "toast" when she was done with it! 😭
    BTW, I learned to drive a "Three on the Tree" when my dad gave me his old 57' Fargo Pkp. to use on the farm as "another jetney"!🤠

  • @randolfo1265
    @randolfo1265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicole Johnson, professional automobile enthusiast, monster truck racer, World Extreme Rock Crawling Competitor, has never driven a three on the tree? Well, there's a first time for everything! Keep showing us these amazing machines Johnson!

  • @patcaza6166
    @patcaza6166 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    season 3, here we come !
    thanks Nicole and the team

  • @jonkinsley3815
    @jonkinsley3815 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s a cool car! Have a great rest of your weekend Nicole.✌️😎🇺🇸

  • @GaryGueths
    @GaryGueths ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The unique cars you show are always worth the watch, THANK YOU.

  • @dcxplant
    @dcxplant ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Have you ever been in the passenger seat?" I love that you ask this; What trust these owners have in you bag the "first times"! Great content again.

  • @wirekat
    @wirekat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your shows are awesome.
    I think you found the coolest 70 year old car made.
    I love that you made Jeff nervous.

  • @smavtmb2196
    @smavtmb2196 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicole I always look forward to these videos. Along with the featured vehicle your genuine enthusiasm, sense of humor and car knowledge is very enjoyable.

  • @bghoody5665
    @bghoody5665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for going out into the weeds a bit with the different types of DeSoto Hemi engines - sounds like you took Jeff to school a bit. Beautiful car - I'd never even heard of it til now so thanks for that as well. Another great episode.

  • @dannycalley7777
    @dannycalley7777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NJ& Jeff .................thanks for the video !!!!

  • @ralphoard3187
    @ralphoard3187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The steering wheel looks like a 1940 Ford wheel. Gorgeous car ❤👌👍

  • @tomcolegrove5491
    @tomcolegrove5491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again, thanks for taking us along for the drive. (More! More! More!...)

  • @douglasburrows9764
    @douglasburrows9764 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love del dios highway and Hernandez hideaway. Amazing cars amazing garage

  • @DBartWest
    @DBartWest ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video. What an incredible, historical car. I remember that car.

  • @johnbarker5009
    @johnbarker5009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That little Hemi has an awesome sound to it. Btw, I also love the way the Chrysler-powered Ghia has a grill that looks like it came out of a 1971 Ford Torino.

  • @robertbass9032
    @robertbass9032 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guess I "drove" my first Glasspar back in the late 50s and early 60s. Engine was a little smaller and somewhat less energetic. Had to keep to the 1 lane ;) We moved to Anaheim the year after D-land opened. Great looking Car !!! (spent a few weeks at Del Dios and The Bridges when each was in their construction state...)

  • @espensmith9537
    @espensmith9537 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work with the the three on the tree, Nicole! The Glasspar looks amazing and I think it's sounds greate too whit the hemi! 👍 Cool garage , may be more too see?? Nice video 😊

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

    • @espensmith9537
      @espensmith9537 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NicoleJohnsonsDetour You're welcome, always looking forward to watch your videos 😊

  • @GregoryBamber
    @GregoryBamber ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the sound of a V8 especially the Hemi.

  • @there_is_nothing_here
    @there_is_nothing_here ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy doesn't seem to be just a collector but a connoisseur

  • @keithosterkamp6207
    @keithosterkamp6207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s fun to watch someone’s first interaction with a 3 on the tree shifter because that’s what I learned on as a teen. Great knowledge on all these auto details. Another excellent video!

  • @billhacks
    @billhacks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this show! Thanks Nicole.

  • @SnowDawg
    @SnowDawg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great episode and incredibly knowledgable owner.
    * The front view makes me think that Roger and Jessica Rabbit should be driving this.
    Thank you again for letting us hear the engine and not putting music over the purrrrrrrrrrr.

  • @laundrobob149
    @laundrobob149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Nicole !!!!

  • @chuckpierce3084
    @chuckpierce3084 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My grand fathers Chevy C-10 pick up had a three on the tree. The nice thing is you have great mechanical sympathy for unique stuff and it shows in your ability to drive everything. This Glasspar was a gorgeous car. Nice find kiddo!!!

  • @lamartya.4042
    @lamartya.4042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one that loves the 928. Such a great car. Can we see you drive and love it someday?

  • @ianbarber311
    @ianbarber311 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, there you are... Been wondering. Great to see!

  • @lonnies3960
    @lonnies3960 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nicole, I'm so proud of you! You just get right in there and do it. I'm so appreciative of how much you know about automotive history as well. This is a great episode and what a terrific gentleman the owner is too. When I was an very early teenager cars like this were being built in my home town from GlasSpar bodies and ones from other companies like Devin. Of course, I was hanging around trying to get them to let me help out, but they never did [SIGH]. Now, I'm doing my own from scratch. Maybe someday you'll be putting mine in an episode? Cheers.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching...we're so glad you enjoyed it!! Good luck with your build...that's great!!

    • @DelDiosMotorClub
      @DelDiosMotorClub ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the Devin

  • @michaelabrams1244
    @michaelabrams1244 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It really does remind me a bit of my dad's 54 Vette. It really makes one think about the various influences and who was looking at whose designs. Such cool history. Thanks again for another great video.

  • @mattpipes5106
    @mattpipes5106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was really cool, the Glasspar looks unreal… like a 3D render or something, drivable art. Wow!

  • @twc-projects
    @twc-projects 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1978 F150 with 3 on the tree is the first manual I drove as a teenager. You did great; like a pro as always.. 🙂

  • @dalelittle3889
    @dalelittle3889 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicole, you are the best

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never took these cars seriously...until now! You made that car come to life! You talked about DeSoto Hemis. Everybody goes onand on about Chrysler, Dodge and later on, Plymouth Hemis. It was nice to hear what DeSoto did with their Hemis. I'm amazed this engine wore two different manifolds in its career; I suppose dual quads aren't as good on the street as a single carb setup. Your comparison of this car's beautiful copper shade as complementing the orange roofs of the homes in the area is just spot on! It was fun to see a "Seat belts? Who needs 'em!" car being enjoyed with such gusto as you and Jeff did. Absolute aces, you are! Hoping to watch you enjoy more driving! Aloha.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow...thank you so much!! We're glad you enjoyed watching..we appreciate it!!

  • @jeffnordman
    @jeffnordman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had no idea this existed! Thank you so much for sharing this! Gorgeous car!!!

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes me feel old when some one says they never drove 3 on the Tree before. There was a time when it was about the most popular Transmission set up out there.
    I was born in 1961. The first cars I drove, all three on the Tree. My Fathers '49 Chevy .. his '61 Chevy Belaire 3 on the Tree with Born Warner overdrive 283 CI V-8 so you could drive it like a 5 speed. My Grandfathers 66 International pickup ..his 75 Chevy C-10 with 3 on the Tree and a straight 6 cylinder .. and the pickup that My High Schools Building Trades Class used was a C-10 Chevy with 3 on the tee too .

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for sharing with us!! It was so much fun driving this car..The three on the tree was easier to learn than I expected...super cool experience!!

    • @mikeskidmore6754
      @mikeskidmore6754 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I had to drive my Grandfathers International pickup across the hay field to pick up hay because at 9 years old I was not big enough to lift the hay bales. First gear is rather tall on my 3 speeds.. The Better option back in the day was the stick shift 4 speeds with a granny low. Under normal street driving you take off in second gear but the granny low was really handy on the farm ect.

  • @EYE_SPIDER
    @EYE_SPIDER 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an awesome collection!

  • @plymouthdie-castreplicas
    @plymouthdie-castreplicas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely magnificent and fabulous DeSoto! Nothing compares to Hemi engine under the hood💪 Mopar or no car!

  • @daniellee5192
    @daniellee5192 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A crown jewel from another era. Great job everyone.

  • @davidkelsey2864
    @davidkelsey2864 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where art meets gasoline, they don't make them like this anymore sadly. Nicole you get to drive some of the sickest cars on the planet and meet the cool dudes that own them.

  • @rayisland23
    @rayisland23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Lines, Amazing History, Great Video,Thank You

  • @GeorgesMiniatureCars
    @GeorgesMiniatureCars ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GORGEOUS car(and driver)!!❤
    When I started driving, all I wanted to drive were manuals. "3 on the tree" is cool to drive and with a bench seat, that special someone can snuggle up beside you!! Maybe the only reason for no seatbelts, LOL!
    Currently driving a six speed and once in a while wish I had a 7th......✌🇨🇦

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it!! Thank you for sharing with us!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

  • @4U812-h1l
    @4U812-h1l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 1958 Glaspar car topable dinghy I used when I worked on Santa Catalina Island, Two Harbors boat shop. I ran an 8 hp Tohatsu on it. I've owned several Glaspar boats but that car topable was my favorite and I'd bet it would sit on top a Cadillac. Never knew he made a sweet car too!

  • @fricknjeep
    @fricknjeep ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi there very nice thanks for the ride john

  • @brettjones5041
    @brettjones5041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome Nicole what a beauty and the sound blew my brain

  • @morganvon5664
    @morganvon5664 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "You're driving pretty fast". "We're doing 40". Hilarious!

  • @MarkBlance
    @MarkBlance ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gorgeous looking car. Excellent video.

  • @DogAteMyPopcorn
    @DogAteMyPopcorn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In 1954 Tony Curtis starred in the movie Johnny Dark. One of the cars in the film was a Glasspar G2, along with a Woodill Wildfire, Victress S1A, Lancer and Grantham Stardust. They used some famous racecar drivers such as Phil Hill as stuntmen. You can watch the movie on TH-cam. I'm glad Nicole didn't watch it beforehand and get any ideas😁. Great video as usual Nicole, thanks!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting....thanks for sharing!! I'm glad I didn't watch it beforehand as well...haha!
      Thank you so much for watching!!

    • @DelDiosMotorClub
      @DelDiosMotorClub ปีที่แล้ว

      great movie I have watched it several times

  • @jb5music
    @jb5music ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a great bit of little trivia I could have easily missed. Rosemary Clooney was one of the owners.

  • @magnoliav12
    @magnoliav12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mother had a DeSoto, but hers was more modest. I remember us kids sitting in it and playing with the push button transmission switches.

  • @fresnokidsr
    @fresnokidsr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicole and the car are simply Beautiful. Thank you for sharing another cool video featuring such an amazing car as the 1953 Glasspar. That was a good year my mom was born in 53. Have a good one Nicole. Have fun take care

  • @EYSSEN2001
    @EYSSEN2001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning car ! Great interview

  • @QuadeQuick
    @QuadeQuick ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great job as usual, Nicole. Jeff seems like an awesome guy and you two played off each other very well. Oh - and the Glasspar? Amazing.

  • @beware-9977
    @beware-9977 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was flabbergasted to hear you neve driven s three on the tree before. Awesome automobile.

  • @blainekelley816
    @blainekelley816 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this episode! Such beautiful lines and the motor has a lovely snarl! Please go back and drive the Ghia and Ferrari #QueenMother 👍🏼

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the thumbs up!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

  • @patrickkillilea5225
    @patrickkillilea5225 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jeff you are the Man dude! Huge props! Three on the Tree, is how I learned to dive in my Mom's 1962 Ford Falcon Wagon.

  • @scottfoster1083
    @scottfoster1083 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicole, I can't know how to tell you how much I appreciate how well you do what you do - "how now" 🤦 you absolutely rock and it's surely on my list to meet you one day 🤞 thanks again... 🤓🏁

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you so much!! All of us here at Detour appreciate that!!

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeff, we’re going 40. Jeff is freaking out. Jeff has a cool collection, really digging every video!
    I have a friend from violin making school named Jeff Phillips, not the same Jeff! But look him up if you want to see some realllly nice work and you like violins

  • @richardelliott8352
    @richardelliott8352 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    with my age and interests, I don't see many cars I haven't seen before, but this was new to me. Stuff like this makes me think this site has some of the strongest car content on TH-cam.
    The styling keep reminding me of an old 62 MG "A" I used to own , but this glasspar is tons sexier.

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This thing is cool. And I even like the color.

  • @netgnostic1627
    @netgnostic1627 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, that DeSoto Hemi sounds great! The original owner could have waited a couple of years and used a 354 or a 392 ...

  • @brocluno01
    @brocluno01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this episode. Love the car and your presentation. I'm old enough to have driven a Glasspar Autopia cars at Disneyland 😊
    I have one of the last of the transition Glasspar boats - 62 Citation. Last of the runabouts with real mahogany molded into the interior. Glasspar made many really good products.

  • @emaceratus
    @emaceratus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That engine sounds like a dream

  • @CathodeRayNipplez
    @CathodeRayNipplez ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, 70 years old! What a thing. Nice find Nicole. 😀

  • @Wayne_Nero
    @Wayne_Nero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing episode, Thanks Nicole ❤

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Glaspar is soooo smooth. They got the lines right, it's like a muscle car version of a Healey or a Jag. So great that some of these survive so you can show them to us.

  • @chriscomfort1378
    @chriscomfort1378 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The sound!

  • @MrCobraLynnPark
    @MrCobraLynnPark ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great Nicole Johnson video.

  • @steveogee7458
    @steveogee7458 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Men don't generally realize how capable you are . It makes them neverous. They won't STFU. i want to hear your grove. The revs. Love the content. Well produced. Big respect and admiration, Steveo Gee. Great drive.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching!!

    • @DelDiosMotorClub
      @DelDiosMotorClub 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am nervous in the passenger seat no matter who is driving..

  • @jamesengland7461
    @jamesengland7461 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mom taught me to drive a 3 on the tree, to include climbing under the Value Van and freeing up the frozen linkage on occasion.

  • @evanmcc2000
    @evanmcc2000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Schooling him. Like glass. Excellent.

  • @thompsonsteveo2860
    @thompsonsteveo2860 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My ultimate goal is to get my daughter born in 2000 to drive a 3 on the tree. You did well

  • @Northbaylandscaping
    @Northbaylandscaping ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your show... and I just bought 1951 XK120 roadster that I'm doing up as a 50's racer thanks for the inspiration